Pumpkin skin is smooth, white or milky white, and also large, round or rectangular. Chinese pumpkin is oblate, with concave top and angular skin. It is green when it is immature, orange or golden when it is mature, and has a layer of auburn cream on its surface.

Nutritional value of pumpkin skin;

1, preventing diabetes and lowering blood sugar: Pumpkin is rich in cobalt, ranking first among all kinds of vegetables. Cobalt can activate human metabolism, promote hematopoietic function and participate in the synthesis of vitamin B 12 in human body. It is an essential trace element for human islet cells and has special effects on preventing and treating diabetes and lowering blood sugar.

2. Elimination of carcinogens: Pumpkin can eliminate the mutation of nitrosamine, which is a carcinogen, has the function of preventing cancer, and can help the recovery of liver and kidney functions and enhance the regeneration ability of liver and kidney cells.

3. Promote growth and development: Pumpkin is rich in zinc and participates in the synthesis of nucleic acid and protein in human body. It is an inherent component of adrenocortical hormone and an important substance for human growth and development.